36C25026Q0519 0004.pdf
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This is an Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio, dated July 17, 2026. The amendment addresses Request for Information (RFI) questions submitted regarding a boiler feed and condensate line replacement project (Solicitation No. 36C25026Q0519).
The amendment provides clarifications on project specifications and requirements. Key answers include: the VA cannot specify piping sizes for condensate feed and return lines; no as-built drawings are available; the temporary boiler feed water tank will be located outside the roll-up door on the south side of the boiler plant and will be 300 gallons in size; isolation of boilers will be performed using methods from the feed water tank; the contractor must utilize existing hangers, which do not require replacement; the rental period for the feed water tank extends for as long as needed to avoid shutdowns; existing piping and insulation have tested negative for both asbestos and lead; chemical treatment is not the contractor's responsibility as chemicals are already on site; testing and balancing is required; the project is not tax-exempt; domestic pipe and valves requirements should be referenced in project specifications; and contractor personnel will perform start-up with VA support from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Boiler Plant Supervisor, and VA boiler operators. When both B31.1 and B31.9 standards are referenced, the more stringent requirements apply. The offer due date remains July 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, with all other solicitation conditions unchanged.
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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)
CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER
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6. ISSUED BY
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers
E. IMPORTANT:
is extended,
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
15C. DATE SIGNED
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER
Contractor
16C. DATE SIGNED
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
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0004 07-17-2026
610-26-2-6902-0018
610A4-26-202
36C250
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219
36C250
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219
To all Offerors/Bidders
36C25026Q0519
07-17-2026
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610-3660162-6901-854200-3220 23NRNR002
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The purpose of this amendment is to answer submitted RFI questions. Answers can be found on page 2-5 of this amendment.
Due date of offers remains July 22nd, 2026 at 4PM EST.
All other conditions of the solicitation remain the same.
Shelton Beasley
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – REAPLCE BOILER FEED AND CONDENSATE LINES
Q: Could the VA clarify the size of piping for both The Condensate feed and Return Lines?
A: No the VA cannot.
Q: Could the VA include the tag on the boiler?
A: This is not necessary for the project.
Q: Are there current as-built drawings available?
A: There are no as-built drawings available.
Q: Can a location be provided for the Boiler feed what size and electrical capacity will be required for this temporary service. Will BMS need to be integrated?
A: The location will be outside the roll-up door on the south side of the boiler plant. The size is a 300 gallon tank.
Q: How will isolation for each boiler be performed since there is no isolation for each individual boiler other than at each boilers train?
A: There are ways to isolate the boilers on the lines from the feed water tank.
Q: Do we have to paint the Pipe Insulation?
A: Please refer to the project specifications.
Q: Is Test and Balance required?
Q: This project references both B31.1 and B31.9. Are we to install this project to B31.9 standards, including in terms of Non-Destructive Testing and Pressure Testing?
A: When two items are referenced the more stringent of the two requirements shall be followed.
Q: 2000# Fittings are called out. Are 3000# Fittings acceptable? They are approximately the same cost and are more readily available.
Q: Is there any Chemical Treatment we are responsible for?
A: Answered on other page.
Q: The RFI says to provide a Feedwater Tank. Is it a Feedwater Tank only or a Deaerator Tank also? How long do we need to provide the Rental for?
A: It is a feed water tank only. The rental is for as long as the contractor needs to avoid shut downs during the project.
Q: Has the existing Insulation been tested for Asbestos? Have the existing Materials been tested for Lead Paint?
A: Answered on other page.
Q: Do we have to paint the Pipe Insulation?
Q: Are Structural Hangers required anywhere?
A: Utilize the existing Hangers. The Current Hangers do not need replaced. This supersedes any previous RFI pertaining to the Hangers.
Q: This project references both B31.1 and B31.9. Are we to install this project to B31.9 standards, including in terms of Non-Destructive Testing and Pressure Testing?
A: When two items are referenced the more stringent of the two requirements shall be followed.
Q: 2000# Fittings are called out. Are 3000# Fittings acceptable? They are approximately the same cost and are more readily available.
Q: Is there any Chemical Treatment we are responsible for?
A: No, the chemicals required for treatment are already on site.
Q: The RFIs say to replace the Hangers. Does that include the Rod and Beam Clamps or can we replace just the Clevis Hangers?
A: Utilize the existing Hangers. The Current Hangers do not need replaced. This supersedes any previous RFI pertaining to the Hangers.
Q: The RFI says to provide a Feedwater Tank. Is it a Feedwater Tank only or a Deaerator Tank also? How long do we need to provide the Rental for?
A: It is a feed water tank only. The rental is for as long as the contractor needs to avoid shut downs during the project.
Q: Has the existing Insulation been tested for Asbestos? Have the existing Materials been tested for Lead Paint?
A: Yes, and the piping/insulation being removed are negative for both asbestos and lead.
Q: Is this project Tax Exempt?
A: No
Q: Is Test and Balance required?
A: Testing and balancing is required.
Q: Domestic Pipe and Valves are required correct?
Q: Can we plan on Start-ups to be performed by the VA?
A: Start up will be performed by contractor personnel. However the COR, Boiler Plant Supervisor, and VA boiler operators will be present at the time of start up to provide assistance as needed.
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